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Meet the Tech Pioneers of 2011

Each year the World Economic Forum recognizes small companies whose innovations could help change the world. This year's crop is the most diverse ever

Apple's Pricing Decoys

Telekomunikacja Says DPTG Court Ruling Will Reduce 2010 Earnings

Telekomunikacja Polska SA said a court ruling that orders Poland’s largest phone company to pay about 2.9 billion kroner ($502 million) to DPTG I/S will have a negative impact on its net income in the third quarter and 2010.

Google Loses German Court Ruling Over YouTube Videos

Google Inc.’s YouTube video service lost a Hamburg court ruling over copyrighted material that was posted online without permission for rebroadcast.

Menlo Ventures Said to Be Seeking up to $800 Million for Fund

Menlo Ventures, the biggest investor in 3Par Inc., is raising capital for a new fund, said two people familiar with the matter. The firm is attempting to bring in $600 million to $800 million, one of the people said.

New Orleans Needs Scenic Canals, Not Grim Levees: Commentary

New Orleans still can’t handle everyday floods.

Coffee Cup with Built in Sleeve

One of our favorite inventors and designers, Scott Amron, has done it again. Using innovate materials and design to create a simpler product with better functionality. Scott has created a disposable coffee cup with a built in sleeve. When a hot beverage is poured in the cup the sleeve swells to pad your hand from the heat.

RosePad

I remember back in the day when we first started using computers in school.  I think my classroom had a Mac Plus and it was an instant hit with all my classmates.  At the time, the applications were simple/intuitive to the point where simple point, click and drag was all we needed to do.  We [...]

tap water

The other day I was working out at the gym and was going attempting to get water into my mouth from the lousy water fountain.  Seriously low arching water fountain with a weird taste…my face was basically touching the thing.  The funny thing is that I have been experiencing this my whole life…the crappy water [...]